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Veterinarian-turned-mega-best-selling author James Rollins, whose latest Sigma Force thriller, The Demon Crown(William Morrow), is out December 5, says he loves using his smarts to propel his page-turners.

“I’ve always loved science, medicine and technology, especially anything that’s cutting-edge and new. In my books, it’s not so much the cogs and wheels of that new bit of science that intrigues me as it is where that technology might be heading and how it might be affecting our lives—good or bad. The rapid advancement of such technologies often challenges the moral compasses of society, and to have that mirrored by my characters during their adventures adds that touch of relevancy to a novel.”

“I’ve been a fan of Child’s stoic champion, Jack Reacher, since his debut in Killing Floor. Twenty-two books later, Reacher has never been more exciting—or topical. After discovering a West Point ring in a pawn shop, Child’s hero churns up ghosts out of war-torn Afghanistan, while shining a bright and searing light on the modern-day opioid crisis plaguing rural America. Reacher never disappoints, and this time out, he blew me away.”

“From the author of The Martian comes another whip-smart scientific thriller leavened by Weir’s trademark sarcastic cutting edge. Instead of playing out on Mars, the action takes place closer to home—on our own moon. Jazz Bashara works as a low-level smuggler on Artemis, a city built on the lunar surface. Betrayals, suspicions and suspense ratchet up the tension with each turn of the page. But with a heroine like Jazz at your side, you’ll also never stop smiling.”

“This is the final book in Jemisin’s The Broken Earth trilogy. Who knew a post-apocalyptic fantasy could forge a new path over well-trodden ground, while still packing an emotional punch that left me reeling? Simply dazzling and gripping. And it wasn’t just me. The first two books won the Hugo Award in 2016 and 2017, a rare feat indeed. I have no doubt we’ll see a third award in 2018 for her last book. So anyone wanting to see where fantasy is going—and what it can do—should read this series immediately.”